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Driving Test Pass Rates in Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City has 3 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 43.1% 5.6 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.Read on for the centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split, first-time pass rates and how Aberdeen City compares with the UK national average.

Centres
3
in Aberdeen City
Avg car pass rate
43.1%
-5.6 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
39.4K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated July 2026

About Aberdeen City

Aberdeen North is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Aberdeen City, with a current pass rate of 43.1% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 43.1%, 5.6 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 39.4K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Aberdeen City vs the UK average

Aberdeen City
volume-weighted average
43.1%
-5.6 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Aberdeen City below the UK average pass rate by 5.6 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Aberdeen City

Highest pass rate
1
Aberdeen North
1.0K tests (2023-24), #18
75.5%
2
Aberdeen North
1.7K tests (2024-25), #289
43.1%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Aberdeen City

Male pass rate
54.3%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
50.1%
weighted city average

Across Aberdeen City's test centres, men pass at 54.3% and women at 50.1% a gender gap of 4.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
33.9K tests on record
Aberdeen North
1.7K tests in 2024-25
43.1%
HGV / LGV (2)
5.4K tests on record
Aberdeen North
1.0K tests in 2023-24
75.5%
Aberdeen LGV
835 tests in 2013-14, low sample
53.3%

All test centres in Aberdeen City

01
Aberdeen North
3.5K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #18
75.5%
pass
02
Aberdeen North
33.9K tests, Car, National rank #289
43.1%
pass
03
Aberdeen LGV
Low sample
2.0K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #100
53.3%
pass

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Aberdeen City?
There are 3 DVSA driving test centres in Aberdeen City, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Aberdeen City?
Across Aberdeen City's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 43.1%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Aberdeen City below the UK average by 5.6 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen North has the highest pass rate in Aberdeen City at 43.1% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 1.7K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Aberdeen City?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Aberdeen City, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Aberdeen City centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Aberdeen North has the highest first-time pass rate in Aberdeen City at 43.8% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Aberdeen City?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Aberdeen City?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Aberdeen City is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Aberdeen City?
Not always. Smaller centres in Aberdeen City can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 20.5K passes recorded across 3 Aberdeen City centres.